How can I make my website wider in Webflow for larger monitors?
TL;DR
- Replace Webflow’s default Container with a Div Block set to 100% width and a higher max width (e.g., 1440px or 1920px).
- Center the Div Block with auto margins and adjust section elements and breakpoints to support responsive wide layouts.
If your Webflow site looks too narrow on large screens, you likely need to adjust the max width settings or container styles to allow your layout to expand.
1. Check the Base Container or Wrapper
- Select your main container or wrapper (often named 'Container', 'Wrapper', 'Content', etc.).
- In the Style panel, look for Max Width and Width settings.
- If you are using Webflow's default Container element, note that it has a built-in max width of 940px. To go wider:
- Replace it with a Div Block, and
- Set a custom max width, such as 1440px, 1920px, or even 100%.
2. Set Max Width on Custom Divs
- Insert a Div Block to act as your new layout wrapper.
- In the Style panel:
- Set Width to 100%.
- Set Max Width to a higher value (e.g., 1440px or 1920px).
- Add Margin: Auto (left and right) to center it.
3. Adjust Section/Layout Elements Accordingly
- Ensure that all section elements, grids, and content blocks inside match or adapt to the wider container.
- Use % widths or auto layout to make the inner elements responsive.
4. Verify Breakpoints
- Go to larger breakpoints (e.g., 1280px and above) in the Webflow Designer.
- Adjust layout settings specifically for desktop and larger screens if needed.
- You can create custom breakpoints if you want even more control over ultra-wide layouts.
5. Check Site-Wide Limits
- Go to Designer → Body → Style Panel and ensure no max-width is limiting your overall layout.
Summary
To make your Webflow site wider on large monitors, stop using the default Container element and instead use a custom Div Block with a higher max width (e.g., 1440px or 1920px). Combine that with fluid layout settings and ensure you check larger breakpoints for full responsiveness.